- I. This section shall apply only to persons who display drivers' licenses issued by the United States Department of State to a law enforcement officer, or who otherwise claim immunities and privileges under Title 22, Chapter 6 of the United States Code with respect to violations of RSA 630:2, RSA 630:3, or any provision of this title.
II. If a person who is subject to this section is stopped by a law enforcement officer who has probable cause to believe that the person has violated RSA 630:2, RSA 630:3, or any provision of this title, the law enforcement officer shall:
- (a) As soon as practicable, contact the United States Department of State office in order to verify the driver's status and immunity, if any;
- (b) Record all relevant information from any driver's license or identification card, including a driver's license issued by the United States Department of State; and
(c) Within 5 work days after the date of the stop, forward to the department:
- (1) A vehicle accident report, if the person was involved in a vehicle accident; and
- (2) A copy of the citation or other charging document, if a citation or other charging document was issued to the person; or
- (3) A written report of the incident, if a citation or other charging document was not issued to the person.
III. The department shall:
- (a) File each vehicle accident report, citation or other charging document, and incident report that the department receives under this section.
(b) Keep convenient records or make suitable notations showing:
- (1) Conviction; and
- (2) Vehicle accident.
- (c) Send a copy of each document and record received under this section to the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office of Foreign Missions, United States Department of State.
- IV. The provisions of this section shall not prohibit or limit the application of any other provision of law to a person who has or claims immunities or privileges under Title 22, Chapter 6 of the United States Code.
Source. 2001, 150:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2002.